About Us
Greetings,
Thank you for stopping by, we are thrilled you are here! The goal of this site is to help you find resources and information about the legal process and system.
I am Holly Waltman, the owner of The Waltman Firm LLC. I am a Georgia native and I established this firm in 2015, with one purpose: to give someone facing a serious and life-changing situation the peace of mind that they have a fierce advocate in their corner.
I have handled thousands of cases from speeding tickets, drug offenses, complex felony charges such as murder and aggravated assault, etc., in various jurisdictions all over the state. I have had countless hours of facetime in front of judges that range the gamut from liberal to ultra-conservative on State and Superior and Federal levels.
I’d love to represent you and I promise to give you my undivided attention, to actively listen to all of your concerns, and do everything in my power to get the best possible outcome. Let’s schedule a time to discuss your case.
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Holly Waltman
A Passionate Advocate
A diverse litigator with thousands of hearings under her belt, Holly is a Fourth Amendment expert with substantial expertise in criminal drug cases, federal civil asset forfeitures, as well as major felony cases.
Professional Accolades
Holly is considered to be one of the top 40 attorneys under 40 in the State of Georgia by The National Trial Lawyers Association, where membership is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualifications.
Additionally, Holly is a Georgia Rising Star, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Georgia receive this distinction. She was also selected by Attorney and Practice Magazine as one of Georgia’s top 10 Attorneys in criminal defense. She is a graduate of the GACDL-(Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) – Bill Daniels Trial Advocacy Program where she was trained by 25 of the nation’s top trial attorneys.
Extensive Felony Trial Experience
Holly found her love for criminal law as an Assistant Conflict Defender for the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, where she managed not one, but two Superior courtrooms simultaneously, specializing in criminal defense for complex felony cases.
Holly has tried countless jury trials for clients charged with complex felony charges such as sex crimes, armed robbery, murder, and drug trafficking. She also developed and managed the intern program at the Conflict Defender’s office and finds training younger attorneys very rewarding.
Former Prosecutor
Holly started her career at The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office. In this office, she argued numerous motions and was afforded the opportunity to try her first felony jury trials. This makes her a unique Criminal Defense Attorney, as she knows exactly how the prosecution is building their case before it ever goes to trial.
State Court Defense Work
After the District Attorney’s Office, Holly worked in the State Court of Henry County in Chief Judge Ben Studdard’s courtroom, providing defense for clients charged with misdemeanor offenses such as marijuana possession, DUI, and domestic violence charges.
Education
Holly was educated in Georgia and received her undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Economics from Georgia Southern University. She then earned her Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, where she served as a peer mentor to younger law students. At graduation, Holly was recognized with The Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears Award for the highest overall pro bono hours in her law school class.
Personal
When Holly is not in the courtroom zealously fighting for justice, she enjoys scuba diving, traveling, and snow skiing. Holly also volunteers with local animal shelters and is a member of Buckhead Church.